poor mic function using Bose QC 35

I purchased a set of these headphones because of their high ratings, intending to use them for virtual meetings. When using them with my MacBook Air my speech is very garbled and hard to understand. Have tested this headset using my Samsung phone and SurfacePro and it functions very well with those products. What can be done to resolve this problem?

MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 23, 2020 9:40 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2020 8:46 AM

Hi InterDevDoc,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you’re having trouble using headphones with your Mac. We’re happy to help.

To start, make sure that you’ve selected the headset as your output and input in your sound settings.


You can do so by clicking  > System Preferences > Sound.


If that doesn’t help, try resetting the SMC on your Mac:


How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


You may also need to adjust your sound settings within the app you’re using for meetings.


If that doesn’t help, try unpairing and then pairing your headset again:


Connect a Bluetooth device with your Mac - Apple Support


Let us know if that helps.


Take care.

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Jul 27, 2020 8:46 AM in response to InterDevDoc

Hi InterDevDoc,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you’re having trouble using headphones with your Mac. We’re happy to help.

To start, make sure that you’ve selected the headset as your output and input in your sound settings.


You can do so by clicking  > System Preferences > Sound.


If that doesn’t help, try resetting the SMC on your Mac:


How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


You may also need to adjust your sound settings within the app you’re using for meetings.


If that doesn’t help, try unpairing and then pairing your headset again:


Connect a Bluetooth device with your Mac - Apple Support


Let us know if that helps.


Take care.

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